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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
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Hulk Hogan
Comes to iPlay America Aug. 2 for Special ‘Uncut’ Engagement
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Thursday, July 10, 2014
Marisa Tomei, Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Toni Collette, Need I say More...The Realistic Jones
The moment
has arrived.
Marissa and
I. Nuff said.
Those of
you that know me on a personal level are aware that my obsession began as young
child. The first time my parents sat me down and made us watch a movie about
our culture, our ancestry, and where we came from.
Yup, that’s
right, My Cousin Vinny.
This was
the most accurate depiction of the people I had grown up around that I had ever
seen. It was absolutely perfect.
Even as I
child, I remember thinking this is not a caricature. This is real life. As real
as Hollywood
Victory for
the Italia!
I immediately
began imitating her, the way she spoke, her mannerisms. In fact my parents had
me do it for others at parties just for kicks and giggles like I was their show
pony. It always got a huge laugh and reaction, a 5 year old channeling an
adaptation of such a character.
I carried
the love for this movie and for her well into my 20’s and as I rapidly approach
30s. I am known the quote the entire film from start to finish to strangers
when I am inebriated at bars…Oh well, still gets a laugh…or security.
From My
Cousin Vinny on, she could do no wrong.
And I
cannot forget Only You, her and Robert Downey JR, I mean, I live for that
movie! It sealed the deal. I am still looking for my Damian Bradley if you know
anyone. I have watched Marissa mature into movies like The Wrestler with as
much ease as she delivered in Parental Guidance. I repeat no matter what she is
in, artsy or hokey, I love it all. You could imagine my intense delight when I
got the opportunity to meet and greet with her during the fabulously raw, The
Realistic Jones, on Broadway! This was ultimate.
Allow me to share!
Showing Marissa all the hard work that went into making this costume perfect...
And she loved it <3
Cause yeah, you blend...
I bet the Chinese Food is terrible...
No! The Defense is Wrong!
“A PLEASURABLE RUSH UNMATCHED BY ANYTHING THIS SEASON.”
—The New York Times
THE REALISTIC JONESES PLAYED ITS FINAL BROADWAY PERFORMANCE ON JULY 6, 2014.
Academy Award® nominee TONI COLLETTE (Muriel’s Wedding, Hostages), Golden Globe® winner MICHAEL C. HALL (Dexter, Six Feet Under), Tony Award® winner TRACY LETTS (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Homeland) and Academy Award® winner MARISA TOMEI (My Cousin Vinny, The Wrestler) starred in THE REALISTIC JONESES, hailed by The New York Times as "a tender, funny and terrific new play with the spring's most enticing new cast."
Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist WILL ENO and directed by SAM GOLD (Fun Home, The Flick), it is an unconventional, unexpected, original and outrageous look at the people who live next door and the truths we think we know, "moving, funny and thrilling to watch" (The Economist).
Part 2
Dexter…
Michael C.
Hall has established himself as a staple in television but perhaps the role
that solidified his stay is Dexter Morgan, a vigilante serial killer who
targets other murderers who have manipulated the justice system. My best friend
happens to be one of the biggest fans of the show. She has even named things
that will remain nameless after him. If this was an SAT formulated question it
would read… Dexter is to her what ________ is to me. And if you filled out
James Franco, you would get a perfect score. She has been vocally obsessed and
in love with the show for years. When I had my few moments with him, he was
nothing but sweet and charming, seriously couldn’t have been nicer.
Against my
better judgment, I simply couldn’t control myself and miss this once and a
lifetime opportunity. YOLO! Plus, I really wanted to win the ABSOLUTE BESTEST
FRIEND IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE UNIVERSE AWARD, so I mustered up some courage and
went for it…
“Mr.
Michael Hall…I’m sure you get this all the time and you could certainly say NO
to me and I won’t think an less of you or call you a butt munch to strangers…But
my best friend is in love with you and Dexter, would you mind calling her? “
Yup, I went
there. This is a tactic I would normally never attempt (only the most skillful
of media could pull off this move without it coming across completely unprofessional.
I have been very blessed thus far with these opportunities and I try not to
completely FAN/DORK out to hard even though I typically want to start crying
like an 11 year old, confused, pubescent tween at an NSYNC concert. (And yes, I
am pretty much referring to Franco encounters)
So anywho…back
to it.
I decided
to be fearless, bold, and borderline crazy and it worked!
He was all
about it! I dialed her number and handed him the phone...
My
adrenaline is sky rocketing, I am so excited for her.
Ring…
Ring…
Holy ShiZ,
can you say anxious…
I hear it
go to voicemail. “It is 9 o clock at night, I’m gonna slap this B**ch”
Michael
chuckles, “No, this is even better. I’ll leave her a voicemail so she can have
it forever.”
I couldn’t
believe how into it he was. He was going along with it like we were making
prank phone calls at a sleepover.
Then “BEEP”
, he begins to speak.
“Hello,
Nicole…( Insert the most bad ass Dexter voice you could ever dream of ) Do you
know who this is? It’s going down tonight. We are going to paint the town red
with blood.” Blah. Blah. Blah.
Amazing
Right?
I am on
cloud 9 and just kept thanking and thanking him. He was smiling and had a total
blast with it. We say our goodbyes after a few photos and my thumbs go into
overdrive texting this girl to check her voicemail.
She writes
back: My mailbox is full, didn’t get anything. Y? Whatsup?
(She has
the type where it says it’s full at the end of the message with Dexter and I didn’t
stay on long enough to hear apparently)
I could
just scream. I explain everything that just happened as we both are cursing in
disbelief. Thank God, I had my other partner in crime Chris there to witness
this magical moment.
We ever
tried to contact Verizon since we had the exact date and time of the call to
try and retrieve anything. Lost Cause.
I never got
my award.
Friday, March 28, 2014
In Love With a Writer
Inspired by and Written for The Author of Directing Herbert White, James Franco
I put you on a pedestal, yet do not know who you are
A lone connection I've conjured up between myself and my interpretation of the vision alive on your pages
A relationship with your words is the root of our bond;
What you project is also what you hide behind
Does anyone know the real you? or care?
The characters have camouflaged the ability to understand you
Leaving me spending my dreams chasing the truth
And through your truth I discover myself on your pages
Inspiring me to dig deeper in every aspect of your written word and my own
Rawness
That is my attachment to you
That is how I obsess
I am drawn into a person who will never be exposed
Only his chosen creations
The same struggle I fight in my own thoughts and life
Fallen for your words
Fallen for your pages &
Fallen for a glimpse of the secrets you reveal
Through your truth
You speak to me
By: Jessica Schirripa 3/28/14
Monday, March 10, 2014
*Confessions of a Francoholic* - Part 2 ( Real Footage and Photos )
ATTENTION: Franco Fans Keep Scrolling for Exclusive up close and personal video from his IFC appearance during FRANCO-FEST
March 5-13 2014
As I Lay Dying, Broken Tower, Sal, Spring Breakers, Francophrenia, Interior. Leather Bar. , etc.
Many bodies of work that are not popular or known to the public yet, these films scream James Franco!!
First I would like to back track quite a bit before I give you the goods.
Since my last blog on Franco, in which I discussed why I thought the universe was sending me signs that he is my soul mate, more moments have come my way to dive into.
I am a firm believer in understanding where you came from in order to grasp where you are right now, and where you are going.
Also, like any relationship, when you reach a certain point it makes you think about the beginning and how things blossomed.
Ps. I am fully aware of my own psycho-babble by the way. I ask that you please try and find it humorous or endearing as it tends to get creepy.
One story I would like to share is not an encounter with Franco but a testament to me being born into a lineage of Franco fans. He will never admit it, but my dad is a Huge Franco Fanatic. From City by the Sea, Deuces Wild, and James Dean, I believe my Dad thinks of Franco like he is from another era of old school talent. We've always enjoyed watching his movies together.
Plus, when my dad gets on a kick with a movie, it's legit. He will watch it every time it is on.
Side Note: ( My parents are a cross between the Barones and the Costanzas, which contributes to the symphonic dynamics of this story.)
About a year or so ago, I noticed every time I was at the house my dad was watching James Franco's Rise of the Apes. I had never seen it at this point. No reason in particular, just hadn't gotten around to it. It was always about 45 minutes in so I never really bothered to try and get into it because that is just a huge pet peeve of mine. If a movie starts at 5:00 pm and it is 5:03 pm, I won't watch it. I have convinced myself it is to late and I will be lost. I guess you can say I have some OCD's.
Anyway, it had become a regular thing when I was over so I figured at some point I had to suck it up.
This day in particular my brother was over, so we both figured throw the guy a bone and plop down to watch it with him for a family bonding sesh.
When we sat down, my brother and I were trying to catch up and were being silly because we were already making fun of the fact that our dad is a weirdo and he is always watching Rise of the Apes in his spare time.
The apes were becoming smart, they were beginning their takeover when I turned to my dad and said, "Wait, I'm confused why are the apes so mean?"
He immediately snapped back like I was insulting a loved one, "They are NOT MEAN, they are fighting for their independence and rights!!!!" ( Insert Frank Costanza voice here)
He was Dead ass.
My brother and I were cracking up.
When he realized his ridiculousness he began to chuckle as well because he knew this was one of the moments my brother and I would hold against him in our list of reasons of why he is a nutbag.
We were all laughing and I turned to him and said, "Dad, you are absolutely insane but I will give you a pass because I bet if we asked James Franco why he did the movie, he may give us a similar response and that is why I love him."
I hope one day I am able to share this story with Mr. Franco and he appreciates it.
Next up.
Now I follow Jimmy on instagram along with 1.7 million others. Difference is he follows me back...
He only follows est. 2K people so in my head that is excellent statistics.
Good odds, good odds.
Without posting the picture that I believe sealed the deal, James had just written an article on "Selfies". I happen to own a set of James Franco PJs complete with leggings and a shirt with Franco's face collaged in print everywhere. It is a little ridiculous and a lot awesome .
( Leave me alone, it was a gag gift from my older brother to poke fun at my love for Franco, or was it? That is my story and I am sticking to it. )
Anyway, I thought it would be funny to take a selfie in it and send it his way.
It was right around the holidays so I believed it to be a gift from above.
Thanks Big G!
Alright, alright, alright...I'll share it...
This is me awkwardly trying to entice him ...
Okay, I think it is time to share the serious stuff...I've been told awkward works for me so I usually lead off with it.
I attended Francofest last week in NYC and I was not about to miss this opportunity for my second official encounter with James Franco. For a 7:15pm time slot, I arrived at 3:00pm. I scoped the scene out but no one had arrived. I walked around the Village but never truly going to far so I can keep my eye out for the crowd. I'd say around 5:30 pm is when I really arrived to make my territory.
That is me: First one lined up and ready to go!
I chose to go see Francophrenia because it was one of the films I personally had never seen before. I had multiple passes to this event. As I was in the front it allowed me to people watch as hundreds turned to thousands of people lining up trying to get in or catch a glimpse.
At one point I just saw a girl sobbing. I did not really know what was going on but had overheard her friend got her the wrong pass for a different show by accident and she could not get in. She had taken off work and drive over 4 hours from Boston!! And I thought I was making an effort.
I was so happy that I was able to turn to her and say, " Do not be upset, today is your lucky day! "
I was never able to do that for someone on that level and it felt great!
She was then crying for a different reason because she was so grateful and it was such an amazing feeling. I felt more lucky to do that for someone than she probably felt receiving it.
Anyway, that's me, always getting side tracked. Everyone in the front became fast friends as we froze our yambags off with that sharp NYC windchill piercing through our bones!
The things we do for Franco.
But it was all worth it because now I can share my Front Row and Center Experience inside...
My foot on the stage as James Franco Speaks!
My sneaking a selfie when Franco isn't looking so he doesn't know I'm a creep.
AND NOW SOME VIDEO
Below lists each video topic if anyone cares or just wants to look at him.
For More Video Please Click on my Facebook Page Link Below as the remainder are to long to be uploaded on this blog.
4 min 7 secs.
Intro to James Franco working with Ian and how the production of the film not only came about but premiering it at festivals, going to NYU, etc.
58 secs.
James Franco describes how he filmed the movie while playing the Soap Character, FRANCO
11 secs.
Over the Top is fun...
hence this blog.
1 min 54 secs.
James Franco breaks down the effects of portraying a "maniacal" character with his morality.
(Special appearance of me freaking out towards the end)
29 secs.
1 Night of filming James' crazy faces<3
31 secs.
James discusses Soap work and the contemporary art world. Part 1
29 secs.
Continued. Part 2
35 secs.
James discusses Francophenia
I thought it was super cute that he seemed to keep lifting his leg pacing back like a nervous habit <3
To the normal human eye many would argue these photos are exactly the same, but true fans will be able to detect the slight differences in his facial expressions and mannerisms.
Good Lord That Smile!
Franco Faces!
And I have Fallen...
Top 5 Reasons He is perfect for me...
1) His Eye Wrinkles
2) He adores his Grandma, as do I
3) He connects with his IG Family on the reg. and he writes about relevant social topics to check out.
4) He went to NYU. James is so creative, artistic, and smart. He continues to educate himself, dares to tackle and excel in his artistic crafts, and makes unexplainable choices. He also gives back and helps others achieve their goals. And.... is extremely mathematical which is a turn on because numbers frighten me. He can teach me something in the relationship.
5) He reminds me of every guy I went to high school with except smolders like this...
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oh yeah, bonus reason...
We would make such cute children...
Now for the story about my intro to James Franco...
Through my radio gig I was able to finally get my one on one time with James Franco after Francophenia.
Only I froze.
Everything I imagined and had planned in my head could not make it to the surface.
Except...
when the moment was about to pass me by, I remembered the angel stripper from Can't Hardly Wait,
"There is fate, but it only takes you so far."
I pulled out of my pocket my secret weapon...
A Milky Way bar that I had purchased for him before the Fest.
It is his special food, as is mine...allegedly.
(And also bonus reason we should be a power couple number 7)
I screamed out,
"James Franco, I got this for you!"
I handed him the Milky Way.
I honestly could not tell you how he re-acted because I was so lost in the moment and sorry Eminem, but I did not own it.
It seemed like a quick dream.
I was told by several fans that it was a genius move and he was beaming ear to ear.
Someone from his team even told me they never saw him cheese so hard from a fan.
(Do not steal my move, I have a particular set of skills, I will know, and I will find you.)
I was overcome with joy as I gave myself a headache from smiling the rest of the night and bragged to all my Facebook friends of the encounter.
Until I found out the following....
Right after his infamous "IG Scandal", which side bar, the young girl is an absolute tool ( She should have hopped aboard that train and silenced her whistle) , James Franco was doing a ton of media and press promoting Of Mice and Men's official start.
I was going about my business, my normal work routine, when I received a text message from my mother.
She is, well let's say sixty ish, and never text messages me as she does not understand how modern civilization functions.
The text read, "CALL HOME ASAP"
All caps of course, so I assume it was a yell even though she def. just didn't know how to write normally.
Since this is so out of character, I of course went into panic mode.
"I'm at work...what's wrong?"-
Her response, "JUST CALL WHEN YOU CAN!"
My initial thought was one of my biggest fears.
Did something happen to my dad?
Is my brother okay?
This is serious.
I rush outside to make my personal call.
"Mom, mom! What's wrong? Is everything ok?"
"Jessica, you're not gonna believe this...
(insert Theresa Caputo-esque voice now)
I'm sitting here watching Good Morning America and James Franco just said He does not like Milky Ways and he doesn't know why people keep giving him Milky Ways. He was def. smiling because he probably thinks you're an ASSWIPE!"
That I mean This is The End.
Franco, if you are reading, SEE YOU ON BROADWAY!
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